Green Above The Red: More Blarney Ballads (1889)

""The Green Above The Red: More Blarney Ballads"" is a collection of Irish poems and songs written by Charles Larcom Graves and published in 1889. The book features a variety of humorous and sentimental ballads that capture the spirit and culture of Ireland. The title refers to the green flag of Ireland and the red flag of England, symbolizing the ongoing political and cultural struggle between the two nations. The themes of the poems range from love and romance to politics and history, and many of the pieces are written in a lively and playful style. Overall, ""The Green Above The Red"" is a charming and entertaining collection of Irish poetry that will appeal to anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of Ireland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.